FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Dear Families,
Today I must address a heavy issue with a heavy heart.
I could find no better words than the words of Archbishop Michael J. Miller, my former colleague and leader in Catholic Education, to address the evil that has found its way in to numerous parishes and ministries across the country.
Over the past few weeks, a number of very serious accounts of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church have become public.
Like you, I am devastated by these accounts of profound evil.
What the victims of sexual abuse have endured has shaken me and broken my heart. I grieve for what they have suffered at the hands of their abusers and by those who betrayed their spiritual fatherhood by failing to protect those entrusted to their pastoral care.
In addition to being sexually abused, many victims were treated very poorly by authorities in the Church. The failure of Church leaders to prevent the abuse, covering it up by moving abusers around, their lack of care and concern for victims: these were grave failures and terribly wrong. We are all rightfully outraged and discouraged by these actions.
As a bishop, I am especially upset with those bishops and priests who failed to protect the most vulnerable among us. They did not live up to their calling as shepherds and, even more, as spiritual fathers. What father would come to know that his child had been abused and do nothing about it? What father would cover up the abuse and tell his child to “get over it” in order to protect the family’s “reputation”? Would that they had acted like Jesus, who showed his anger towards those who defiled the temple!
Most Reverend J. Michael Miller, CSB
Archbishop of Vancouver
With Archbishop Miller’s words, I conclude by recalling any feelings of anger one might have at God, is truly aimed at those who refuse to do God’s will.
In the event you have any questions regarding the Archdiocesean response to recent events, please see the attached document or contact Jonah Dycus in the Archdiocesan Communications Department at
jdycus@archgh.org
. Should you have specific concerns regarding safety at the St. Rose campus, please contact me at
bdrabek@stroselima.org.
Today I pray we continue our work for the Glory of God and we THANK YOU for entrusting your child in our care every day. Our first priority is keeping them safe.
Yours in service,
Bernadette Drabek
|
|
Week of September 10, 2018
|
|
ST. ROSE OF LIMA WEATHER POLICY
As a reminder, the Archdiocesan policy is for Catholic Schools to follow HISD’s decision about closing school in inclement weather. If no decision is made by 6 AM, St Rose will notify families of their decision. Should an emergency situation involve only St. Rose of Lima, School Administration will contact school families. Notifications will also be posted on our website.
State Law requires that fire drills be held monthly. Additional drills for sheltering in place and inclement weather are run during school hours as deemed necessary by the Administration.
|
|
GOT TIME?
St. Rose of Lima is seeking donations of clocks. If you have any clocks you would like to donate, please bring them to the front office. Used, old, non - working clocks will be given a new purpose!
|
|
A NOTE FROM THE REGISTRAR
Tuition:
September Tuition is now
past
due and late fees have been applied. Tuition is due by the 1
st
of the month and is considered late after the 5
th
. There is still time to sign up or renew for EZ EFT Auto Draft. Payments are automatically deducted from your account on the 1
st
of every month.
**If the 1
st
of the month falls on a weekend or a holiday, then accounts are drafted on the next business day.
If there are any discrepancies with your invoice or you would like to sign up for automatic withdrawal, please contact the Registrar directly at (832) 320-4144 or
registrar@stroselima.org
.
Healthy Lunch Box:
HLB has posted their September menu. Please be sure to log into your
account
here to place your child’s lunch order.
|
|
Save the Date for our annual Gala!!
Cirque Du St. Rose
Saturday, January 26, 2019 @ St. Rose of Lima
Sponsorship opportunities open now
!!
Reserved Tables and Individual tickets go on sale at Midnight 11/30.
|
|
GLASS GYMNASTICS AT ST. ROSE
Students Pre - Kindergarten 4 and up have the opportunity to participate in a program designed for developing gross motor and fine motor skills.
Classes will be held on Tuesdays at the following times:
3:30 - 4:15 PM Pre - Kindergarten
(NOW FULL)
4:15 - 5:00 PM - Kinder - 1st Grade (child's class time may vary depending on skill level)
5:00 PM - 5:45 PM: 2nd Grade and Up (child's class time may vary depending on skill level)
Fees: $300/Fall Semester (with registration fee) and $350/Spring Semester
Register at the Front Office (with payment). Find the form
here!
If you've already remitted payment, you must still submit the form to the Front Office. Further, your registration is not complete until payment is received.
Classes began Tuesday, September 4, 2018.
|
|
PHIL'S KARATE AT ST. ROSE
Students will improve self - control, balance, focus, flexibility, respect, and confidence.
Classes will be held on Mondays at the following times:
Pre - K/Kinder: 3:15 PM - 4 PM
1st - 5th Grade: 4 PM - 4:45 PM
Register at the Front Office (with payment).Find the karate registration form
here!
Classes begin Monday, September 10, 2018.
|
|
PK - 1st GRADE INTRAMURAL SOCCER
SRLCS Pre-Kindergarten to First Grade students are welcome to a safe and fun environment on campus to play the game.
Registration form can be turned into the School Office.
Games will be Saturday mornings from 9-11 AM Practices will be from 5:30-6:30 PM Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Practices will start October 3rd and 4th.
Season will start October 6th.
|
|
|
BOOSTER CLUB
HOMECOMING GAME
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
Location: St. Pius
Time: 5 PM
Opponent: Sacred Heart Crosby
|
|
GIRLS VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULE
|
|
HOMECOMING SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
SEPTEMBER 17- 21, 2018
Monday, September 17 & Tuesday, September 18, 2018
Sign Contest
– Students may decorate a standard size poster board to show their Cardinals spirit. Please bring to the school to be displayed in the Gym and have your student put his/her name on the back of the sign.
Classroom Door Contest
– Which teachers have the most Cardinal Pride? The most spirited award for Classroom door will be awarded at the pep rally on September 19.
Spirit Items for sale! The following items will be available for sale at morning assembly:
Pom Poms $1.00
Megaphones $2.00
Ribbon w/ Pin $2.00
Cardinal button $2.00
Hand Fans $2.00
T-shirts $10.00
Wednesday, September 19, 2018:
Red & White Cardinal Day!
Red and White Day!
Students may wear red & white clothing to school to show your spirit!
Please encourage your families to wear red & white to the game!
Pep Rally
: Introducing the football, volleyball and cheer teams!
Time:
2:30pm
Location:
West Hall
Sign Contest / Classroom Door Contest Winners Announced!
Homecoming Game!!!
Time:
5:00pm
Location:
St. Pius X High School
·
**Middle School:
Mums are allowed at the Homecoming Game & the Homecoming Dance only**
|
|
SCHOOL SPIRIT NIGHT
SEPTEMBER 20, 2018
Enjoy Dinner and Support Your School.
Details to Follow.
|
|
MIDDLE SCHOOL HOMECOMING DANCE
SEPTEMBER 21, 2018
Time 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Library
**
Mums are allowed at the Homecoming Game & the Homecoming Dance only*
*
|
|
OPEN HOUSE
SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
Join us and get to know your classroom(s).
Times:
PK- Kinder: 5:30 PM
1st--5th Grade: 6:30 PM
|
|
SAVE THE DATE - 7th ANNUAL PARENT VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT
SEPTEMBER 28 - 29, 2018
Register to play with your Class Team Captains.
Cost: $15 entry fee to play (covers one or multiple teams) to be collected by Class Team Captains.
Take a look at the rules
here.
Which class will take it all??!
|
|
|
MIDDLE SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE
OCTOBER 2, 2018
Time: 6 PM
|
|
PTO Meeting
OCTOBER 5, 2018
Time: 8 AM
Location: East Hall
Agenda to come!
|
|
3rd ANNUAL ST. ROSE OF LIMA PUMPKIN PATCH
OPENS OCTOBER 5TH, 2018
Save the Date to buy yo
ur pumpkins, potted mums, and more!
Stay Tuned for a Schedule of Pumpkin Patch Hours!
Volunteers are needed to run the Patch. Sign up here to spend a few hours celebrating fall.
|
|
PUMPKIN PATCH FAMILY PHOTO DAY!
OCTOBER 7, 2018
Bring your family to take pictures with professional photographer at the St. Rose of Lima 3rd Annual Pumpkin Patch.
Fee:
$20/Family
|
|
TEACHER IN SERVICE - OCTOBER 8, 2018
|
|
HAYRIDE EVENT
OCTOBER 12, 2018
More details to come!
|
|
|
ST. ROSE OF LIMA HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL
Check In: OCTOBER 26, 2018
Time: 5 PM - 9 PM
Online Pre Sales are Now Open!
Click in with Our Bell Hop Below.
|
|
|
R.C.I.A. at St. Rose of Lima
R.C.I.A seeks to engage more adults in the Church by providing Catholic Education and Sacramental Preparation for Adult Parish Members. Please see the the below flyer for more information.
|
|
St. Rose of Lima Catholic School | (P) 713.691.0104 | (F) 713.692.8073 | WWW.STROSELIMA.ORG
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
